Focus on User-Centric Design Think about how users will interact with the product. Elements like grip, accessibility, and ergonomics can significantly improve functionality, so incorporate user feedback to refine designs.

When tackling a complex 3D printing project, integrating design and functionality starts with a clear understanding of the project’s requirements and constraints. I focus on collaborative planning with both design and engineering teams to ensure that the aesthetic goals align with functional needs. Throughout the design process, I use iterative testing and prototyping to validate that each component performs as intended without compromising on style. This balanced approach allows me to create solutions that are both visually appealing and highly functional.

Il faut toujours penser à respecter 3 règles importantes: Simplicité Ergonomie Design Aussi prendre en compte, si possible, l'aspect "planet friendly " dans la conception. Si vous concever un appareillage de cette façon, son impression 3d sera idéale.

Simulations are valuable, but they can't replace hands-on testing. A 3D printed prototype allows us to gather feedback from potential users, revealing product limitations and offering solutions. It also opens doors for new ideas and additional products to develop.

Visualizing the design in software is almost always the easy part but understanding the end use can only be accomplished by hands on testing. Design - print - and test in use case will reveal many aspects of a design that need rethinking or redesigning. I found it helpful when I thought I had a great design to have a new person with fresh eyes feel, use and provide me their honest opinions to refine the product.

One thing I found that is helpful is to always design for manufacturing type. While designing keep in mind what of the shelf item can be integrated into your design to make assembly easier. Eg. Heat set insert. Designing while keeping assembly speeds up the prototyping process. Design your parts that will minimize the use of support structure while printing. I.e. where there are gaps, design taps and support that are part of the design that can be removed later on. Print multiple parts on multiple printers instead of one printer if available.

Lorsque l'on réalise un projet d'impression 3d complexe il est important d'intégrer la notion de support dès la phase de conception du projet. Réfléchir au sens d'impression de la pièce est également nécessaire pour augmenter sa résistance.